The introduction of environmental requirements for trucks and construction vehicles used in road maintenance contracts in Sweden

This paper examines the development and implementation of environmental requirements for trucks and construction vehicles in Swedish road maintenance contracts. The process in which the road administration involved relevant organizations in the development of a model for emission‐based payment for t...

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Published in:Corporate social-responsibility and environmental management 2005-06, Vol.12 (2), p.62-72
Main Author: Faith-Ell, Charlotta
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Case studies
Catalytic converters
Construction
Content analysis
Contractors
Contracts
Corporate responsibility
Environmental engineering
Environmental management
Environmental performance
Environmental regulations
Environmental requirements
Green procurement
Maintenance management
Miljöteknik
Other technology
Questionnaires
Road maintenance
Roads
Roads & highways
Social responsibility
Studies
TECHNOLOGY
TEKNIKVETENSKAP
Training
Trucks
Vehicles
Water resources
Övriga teknikvetenskaper
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Summary:This paper examines the development and implementation of environmental requirements for trucks and construction vehicles in Swedish road maintenance contracts. The process in which the road administration involved relevant organizations in the development of a model for emission‐based payment for the vehicles was analysed in a participatory study. Intentions behind the requirements were investigated using interviews and questionnaires. The results point to the importance of actively involving, informing and training all relevant parties. Transparency towards sub‐contractors and the public is needed to justify the requirements. The payment model, based on environmental performance, is also suggested for use in other types of requirement in road maintenance contracts. To make green procurement an effective policy instrument, the model needs further development, e.g. systematic information, training of clients and contractors, and follow‐up of the requirements. Copyright © 2005 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd and ERP Environment.
ISSN:1535-3958
1535-3966
1535-3966
DOI:10.1002/csr.72